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a note of caution if you use mouth wash

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MawsRosie Sun 09-Aug-26 06:52:47

You should not rinse at all after brushing your teeth as it washes away any benefit from the toothpaste. I can see that rubbing a bit back on would be a good idea.
As for ‘rinsing then spitting’ into the toilet bowl?
What a strange idea! Presumably it has water in it and is cleaned regularly with a good toilet cleaner?
And if you must spit into it then surely a quick flush would deal with it. Toilet bowls “see” a lot worse! confused

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Wyllow3 Sun 09-Aug-26 00:38:33

My dentist said don't use it. Not sure why. She said it's better, if you use good quality sensitive toothpaste, spit out, wash mouth, rub a bit of toothpaste back in.

Presumably if you need mouthwash for medical reasons, there will be a prescribed brand?

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infoman Sun 09-Aug-26 00:32:41

I always used mouth wash,but not any more.
We had a brand new toilet fitted and after a little while the bottom part of toilet bowl started to turn blue,strange.
Then I recall we spat the mouth wash down the toilet,
and this was the issue with the bottom of the toilet bowl going blue.
Its up to the individual what they do,but if mouth wash can do that to a ceramic toilet bowl,heavens for bid what it can to the inside of your mouth.After brushing my teeth,I use salted water to gargle.

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